Seventy years ago, 38-year-old fledgling Roberto Nascimento da Silva Lazaró departed his hometown Medellín to begin his quest to become a Football Manager. Most the kids he grew up with on the streets scoffed and mocked, but Robinho Lazaró very much had the last laugh.
Aventuras Américas | Part 98 | Católica #4: An Inspired Signing
100-year-old Football Manager Robinho Lazaró had begun life back at Universidad Católica pretty well. He'd seen some positive signs and managed to bring in decent money for some of the club's older players.
Aventuras Américas | Part 97 | Católica #3: 100-Year-Old Football Manager
Would you fancy a 100-year-old man taking charge of your football club? Fans of Cruzados were about to find out if Robinho Lazaró was still up to the task!
Aventuras Américas | Part 9 | Católica #1: Moving to Santiago
After three-and-a-half years in Puerto Montt, the first managerial change of Colombian / Brazilian Robinho Lazaró came as he jumped ship to Chilean rivals Universidad Católica.
Aventuras Américas | Part 7 | Puerto Montt #6: Tricky First Taste of Top-Tier Football
Robinho Lazaró had enjoyed an unexpectedly successful first two years as a Football Manager, tasting promotion with his first club Deportes Puerto Montt in 2023.
Aventuras Américas | Part 6 | Puerto Montt #5: Todos Amamos A Eduardo Vilches
Midway through his second full season in management, things were looking good for Robinho Lazaró. His Deportes Puerto Montt side was top of the league and had only suffered one defeat. But could they keep the good times rolling under pressure?
Aventuras Américas | Part 5 | Puerto Montt #4: Another Summer Rebuild Works Wonders
Fledgling Colombian / Brazilian manager Robinho Lazaró had enjoyed a surprisingly good first full season as a manager with Deportes Puerto Montt. His side performed well above expectations to reach the semi-final of the promotion playoffs.
Aventuras Américas | Part 4 | Puerto Montt #3: Unexpected Promotion Challenge
Mid-way through his first full season as an actual Football Manager, Robinho Lazaró was pretty satisfied with how things were going at Deportes Puerto Montt.
Aventuras Américas | Part 2 | Puerto Montt #1: Bienvenido a Chile
Unemployed 37-year-old Robinho Lazaró was giddy with excitement at being offered his first job in football by Chilean side Deportes Puerto Montt.
Aventuras Américas | Part 1 | The Adventure Begins!
While others in his situation might turn to less than legal routes to make money, Robinho Lazaró's sights were firmly set on the unlikely pipedream of becoming a football manager.